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Rituraj Borthakur

Rituraj Borthakur


    Seismologist calls for more monitoring stations to track quake risks in NE India
    Guwahati

    Seismologist calls for more monitoring stations to track quake risks in NE India

    Prof Kafka calls for denser quake monitoring network, says more data key to hazard mitigation in high-risk NE region
    Assam sees surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth diseases: Health experts
    Assam

    Assam sees surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth diseases: Health experts

    The actual number of cases is yet to be ascertained due to lack of laboratory tests, but doctors, particularly in Guwahati, have confirmed a spike.
    Assam cracks down on quackery, 22 fake doctors arrested statewide in 2025
    Assam

    Assam cracks down on quackery, 22 fake doctors arrested statewide in 2025

    11.01 % of deaths in Assam involve patients who received medical attention from quacks prior to their death.
    Assam’s PM2.5 breaches safety standard, western districts worst hit: IIT Delhi dataset
    Assam

    Assam’s PM2.5 breaches safety standard, western districts worst hit: IIT Delhi...

    Spatial map revealed distinct west-to-east gradient in PM2.5 levels, with higher concentrations observed in the western and southwestern districts
    Two dead, 5 injured in electrical accidents at Guwahati flyover sites; no action yet
    Guwahati

    Two dead, 5 injured in electrical accidents at Guwahati flyover sites; no action...

    Despite these recurring incidents, no investigations have been initiated, and no one has been held accountable.
    HC seeks full file on 3,000-bigha land allotment to cement firm in Dima Hasao
    Assam

    HC seeks full file on 3,000-bigha land allotment to cement firm in Dima Hasao

    The Gauhati High Court also questioned on environmental clearance, land ceiling, and protection of tribal rights.
    Supreme Court gives Meghalaya ‘last chance’ to file affidavit on illegal mining
    Assam

    Supreme Court gives Meghalaya ‘last chance’ to file affidavit on illegal mining

    The apex court was hearing a plea on urban flooding in Guwahati, which has been linked to illegal mining activities in forests of Ri-Bhoi & Khasi Hills in Meghalaya.
    23 Para Special Forces deployed in Dhubri amid eviction-linked, communal tensions
    Assam

    23 Para Special Forces deployed in Dhubri amid eviction-linked, communal...

    The special forces unit will be based in Bilasipara.
    Centre flags ‘unlawful’ forest diversion in Hailakandi, Geleky; questions Assam govt
    Assam

    Centre flags ‘unlawful’ forest diversion in Hailakandi, Geleky; questions Assam...

    It said Special Chief Secy MK Yadava had no authority to permit clearance of forest land for non-forest use without its permission
    AAU rolls out contingency plan to help address drought-like situation in state
    Assam

    AAU rolls out contingency plan to help address drought-like situation in state

    Overall monsoon rainfall deficit in Assam is minus 43%; while 9 districts have reported over 60% deficit rainfall
    ICMR flags new bacterial threat as Leptospirosis deaths rise in Assam
    Assam

    ICMR flags new bacterial threat as Leptospirosis deaths rise in Assam

    The disease is transmitted from animals to humans through water, soil, or food contaminated by the urine of infected animals
    NGT pulls up Assam SEIAA for granting clearances in violation of SC order
    Assam

    NGT pulls up Assam SEIAA for granting clearances in violation of SC order

    The National Green Tribunal has found that Assam’s State Environment Impact Assessment Authority granted environmental clearances for mining in Udalguri without a final District Survey Report
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